Citadel Launches New, Comprehensive Desktop Security Product, Winshield/Secure PC.

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 30, 1999--

Citadel Combines the Most Effective Internet & E-mail Security,

Desktop and Application Control, Folder Protection, and Security for

Unattended Computers in a Single Product!

Citadel Technology, Inc. (OTC BB: CITN) today announced the formal release oF Secure PC, which will be launched at the International Security Conference (ISC Expo) being held from August 31 through September 2 in New York City. Secure PC will be demonstrated at Citadel's booth (No. 2265).

Secure PC takes desktop security to a new level by combining advanced security features such as Internet and e-mail Control, Application Control, File/Folder Security, and Password Protected Screen Blocker and Automated Logoff for Inactive Computers, with a strong core set of desktop protection features that prevent end-users from changing system settings, modifying desktop appearances and installing unauthorized software. Secure PC provides a diverse, rich set of security and control features that fit into business, government and educational environments. Organizations can use Secure PC to assign customized computer privileges to each end-user, no matter which computer they log onto, or define a single security policy for all users.

Secure PC also helps reduce end-user support costs and system downtime by preventing access to system settings and preventing accidental or deliberate desktop changes. It helps increase end-user productivity by keeping them focused on tasks by controlling the use of applications such as Internet and e-mail. Secure PC also increases desktop and network security as it prevents unauthorized use of computers when they are left on, unattended. Finally Secure PC prevents installation of unauthorized software which helps organizations keep desktops Y2K and user-license compliant.

"WinShield(TM)/Secure PC provides a level of desktop security not available in any other single security product in the market." says Bennett S. Klein, Citadel Vice President of Marketing. "Traditionally, companies have focused on securing their networks from outside access; however, many now realize the majority of data theft and damage is caused internally, sometimes accidentally. Organizations are looking for a more proactive way to enforce their security policies and better protect their computing assets. Secure PC provides the best solution for this ubiquitous problem and also helps reduce support costs, while allowing users to focus on their work."

Secure PC's features have very practical applications that solve fundamental security and control problems facing organizations today. Using Internet security as an example, Secure PC can control when and how long a browser can be used and restrict the downloading or saving of files. Secure PC's Internet and e-mail security can control the Internet connections allowed (i.e. ftp, http, smtp), web sites accessed (by site address or keyword), and even filters in-bound and out-bound e-mail (using keywords) to reduce inappropriate transmissions. Now businesses and government can prevent users from accessing career and job sites as well as stock trading and auction sites. Schools can filter out dangerous sites containing inappropriate information or only allow children to access "approved" sites. Secure PC also lets administrators take complete control over which Windows applications the end-user can access and run, as well as the length of time that access will be allowed. Within applications, administrators can even prevent access to certain windows, features and menus providing even more granular control.

Organizations struggling to keep end-users from installing unauthorized software can now proactively enforce their policies. Secure PC can be set to prevent the end-user from running setup and InstallShield and control the use of floppy and CD-ROM drives to prevent software installation. This helps keep desktops Y2K compliant and eliminates many support problems caused when users install their own software or unsupported versions of approved software.

Secure PC improves overall security by monitoring computer activity. When a system has been inactive for a predefined period of time, Secure PC can launch a password protected screen blocker and lock the keyboard and mouse to protect the system. Secure PC can also be set to logoff inactive systems at the end of a workday or after a predefined period of inactivity. Most data theft occurs when users leave the computers on, unattended.

To protect each system's hard drive, system files, applications and icons, Secure PC provides Folder Protection that allows the administrator to protect access to drives, folders, files, and shortcuts as "locked" or "read-only." This controls which hard drive files and folders end-users may access and prevents unauthorized renaming, moving, copying, saving or deleting. Secure PC's Folder Protection "Exception" feature allows administrators to define certain executables such as antivirus, backup, defrag and scandisk, that may override this security.

Secure PC - Workstation version is installed and configured on each individual computer. It can also be deployed using a software distribution tool such as SMS and Zenworks. The Network version is installed and configured on a server, which then automatically pushes the Secure PC client program and security settings out to the workstation when the end-user logs on. The Workstation version operates on Microsoft Windows 95, 98, and NT workstation. The Network version supports Novell NetWare and Microsoft Windows NT Server networks, with Windows 95, 98 and NT clients. Windows 2000 is planned to be supported when it is officially released to the public.

Pricing and Availability

Secure PC is currently available in the Workstation version. The Network version release is planned for Q4/1999. Multi-user and site licenses start at $550.00 (SRP) for a ten-user license. A single user license will also be available at a suggested retail price of $99.95. Both versions will be sold through distributors, resellers and by Citadel direct. A free 30-day trial of the Workstation version is available from the Citadel web site (www.citadel.com).

Secure PC uses eSock Content Filtering Technology licensed exclusively by Aladdin(R) Knowledge Systems, Inc.(c) 1999

Company Background

Citadel Technology, Inc. is a developer and marketer of computer software products including security and management utilities for networks and personal computers. The Company's products are designed to secure and manage personal computers (PCs) and local area networks (LANs) and enable network administrators to more efficiently manage the networks. Company products are designed to reduce client costs, improve accuracy of clients' information, maintain the operation of the network, secure the network from fraud or unauthorized use, and generally enable the administrator to devote more time to improving service to the network rather than focusing on operational details.

For more information on Citadel Technology products, visit the Company's homepage at http://www.citadel.com. For information on purchasing products, contact the Company directly by writing or calling: Citadel Technology, 3811 Turtle Creek Blvd., Suite 770, Dallas, Texas 75219; phone [phone]; fax [phone]. For media or investor relations contact: The Investor Relations Group at 212/664.8489.

The above statements are not strictly historical facts and include forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. The actual results of the future events described in such forward-looking statements could differ materially as a result of, among other things, the following: integration of technology, transition of selling and distribution methods, general economic conditions, competition, the market for the network software products, software development costs and possible future litigation, as well as the risks and uncertainties discussed in the Company's public reports and filings and public statements.